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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,409.64, 283,437.08 and 114,754.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,409.64, 283,437.08 and 114,754.26 is: 158,345.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,409.64 : 283,437.08 = 114,754.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,409.64/283,437.08 = 114,754.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,409.64x = 283,437.08 × 114,754.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,409.64x = 32,525,612,371.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,525,612,371.96/205,409.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,345.11

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